FC Porto handed Manchester United fitness boost thanks to Arsenal man
Man Utd travel to face Porto in their second Europa League match on Thursday night.
FC Porto have been handed a timely fitness boost ahead of their Europa League clash with Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag's side travel to Porto on Thursday night knowing an improved performance is essential if they are to ease any of the pressure on their manager after a poor start to the new season.
United could be without Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for the clash, though club captain Bruno Fernandes will be available despite being set to serve a three-match domestic ban.
There is better team news for the home side, who could give Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira a start after he returned from injury at the weekend.
Vieira, 24, missed three matches through injury before he featured from the bench in their 4-0 win over Arouca, and will be hoping to pile the misery on United in midweek.
"I’m very happy, to be honest," he said after his comeback last weekend. "I came back with the goal of being able to play, to be able to play. I feel very good here, this is my home, with the Porto fans. This is where it all started and now I just have to enjoy it and be happy. I’m going to work hard.
On the United match, he added: "We are taking it step by step, game by game. We will enjoy this victory now, but already think about the next game, which is a different competition and will also be difficult."